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See The Miracle
by Brady and Andrea Murray
Have you ever considered adopting? We know firsthand the fears, concerns, and the amazing miracles experienced when families answer the call to adopt.Join us on this journey as we share the ever-exciting adventures of raising 11 children, two of which have Down syndrome.
Episodes
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Cooper's Atlanta Braves Pitch
This one is special. The Atlanta Braves is our family's favorite team and holds a special place in our hearts. Cooper's mission to advocate for children and pitch at every MLB stadium has finally led us to Atlanta. What a miracle-filled trip. Cooper's Atlanta News Interview:...
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The Work in Bulgaria
Our final episode about the RODS Heroes trip to Eastern Europe is here. Listen as we share our experiences from Bulgaria. So many precious memories, but more importantly, strong connections made with people and governments. Time to start advocating for these kids! https://rods.org/
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Beyond Limits: How One Dad and His Son Are Changing Disability Forever
What if everything the world told you about disability was wrong? In this powerful episode, Mitch Holeve shares the raw and transformative journey of raising his son Garrett, a trailblazer with Down syndrome who defied every limit—including stepping into the cage as a mixed martial artist. Mitch...
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Adoption, Disability, and the Truth No One Talks About
What if the very thing you feared most became the source of your deepest joy? In this raw and unfiltered episode, Amanda Ellard—mother, author, and fierce advocate—opens up about the life-altering journey of raising a child with Down syndrome. She doesn’t sugarcoat it. The grief is real. The…
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Telling the Untold: A New Vision for Down Syndrome in Film
What if the stories the world needs most are the ones we rarely see on screen? In this powerful episode, we sit down with David and Jackson Hughens—a father-son filmmaking team on a mission to challenge the status quo of storytelling. Their journey began not on a film set, but in the heart of a...
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Adopting a Child with Down Syndrome: The Choice That Changed Everything
In this powerful episode of See The Miracle, Miles and Elizabeth Adair pull back the curtain on a journey most people only admire from a distance—adopting a child with Down syndrome from halfway across the world. What began as a quiet calling turned into a bold, public act of faith, one that...
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Adoption Doesn’t “Save” Anyone — It Changes Everyone with Nancy McMurtry
What if the system isn’t broken — but just missing heart? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nancy McMurtry, Director of Development at Courage Rains — a nonprofit in Highland, Utah, that’s rewriting the rules of healing through equine-assisted therapy. Nancy opens up about the raw,...
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The Child They Called a Curse: A Mother’s Mission to Change the Narrative
What happens when a mother refuses to accept the world’s definition of worth? In this powerful episode, Laura Belk shares what it means to go against cultural norms, medical advice, and societal expectations in the name of love, truth, and advocacy. As a mother of nine—four with special…
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Love Without Limits: The Courage to Choose Adoption with Special Guest Tanna Roush
Brace yourself for a raw and unapologetic conversation that challenges the way we think about adoption, faith, and family. In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, host Brady Murray sits down with Tanna Roush—a mother of nine, including six adopted children—to discuss the radical,...
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Why Adoption Isn’t About Saving a Child—It’s About Changing the World
Rewriting the Narrative on Adoption and Down Syndrome In this thought-provoking episode of the See the Miracle podcast, host Brady Murray sits down with Whittney Moody, a fearless advocate for individuals with Down syndrome and adoption. Whittney shares how she and her husband Michael always...
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Opening Your Heart: The Beautiful, Brutal Truth About Adoption
Redefining Family: The Hard Truth About Adoption, Faith, and the Fight for Hope In this eye-opening episode of See the Miracle, Brady Murray sits down with Melissa Tubergen, co-founder of Give Hope Ministries, to explore the raw and often uncomfortable realities of adoption and foster care. Far...
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The Disability Revolution: How One Woman is Challenging a Broken System
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Brady Murray sits down with Sarah, the dynamic "Excitement Officer" at the Caritas Aregak Foundation in Armenia. Sarah’s journey is anything but ordinary—what started as a personal quest to reconnect with her Armenian roots became a radical mission…
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Rewriting the Rules: How One Family is Changing the Face of Adoption
In this electrifying episode ofSee the Miracle, host Brady Murray sits down with Amanda and Bryce Wurdeman, a family of nine who have shattered societal norms to embrace a life of radical love, advocacy, and unwavering faith. Their journey—adopting two children with Down syndrome, immersing...
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Against All Odds: How One Woman Defied the System to Become a Mom
In this gripping episode of See the Miracle, Brady Murray talks to fashion designer and first-time single mom, Joanna Gott, who shares her transformative journey to adopt her daughter, Penelope, from China. After a painful divorce and career setbacks, Joanna’s dream of motherhood grew stronger as...
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Eight Children, Countless Miracles: Why I Chose to Raise Kids Society Says 'No One Wants' with Stacey Cooper
In this provocative episode of the See the Miracle podcast, host Brady Murray sits down with Stacey Cooper, a nurse midwife in the Air Force and unapologetic advocate for adoption, to explore the controversial and often overlooked world of adopting children with special needs. Stacey, who has...
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Answering the Call: A Single Mother's Powerful Journey Through Adoption
In this deeply moving episode of See the Miracle podcast, host Brady Murray sits down with Amie Singleton, a fierce advocate for adoption and a courageous single adoptive mother. Amie takes us on an extraordinary journey, sharing how her faith was tested and transformed through the life-changing...
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Miraculous Encounters: A Mission for Children with Down Syndrome in Armenia
In this episode, Brady takes us on a deeply personal journey through his recent trip to Armenia, where the RODS Heroes team was on a mission to advocate for children with Down syndrome. Brady shares the powerful and divine connections he made along the way—especially his profound encounter with...
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Love Without Limits: The Abbotts on Adoption, Special Needs, and Faith
In this heartfelt conversation, Brady Murray sits down with Greg and Miranda Abbott, a couple who share their inspiring journey of raising five children, including their youngest son Isaac, who has Down syndrome. The Abbotts open up about how Isaac's birth led them to adopt a child from Armenia,...
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Why Not? The Call to Foster Children
In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, host Brady Murray speaks with Annie Todt, a foster adoptive mother who shares her profound journey into foster care. Annie discusses her early motivations for fostering, her experiences with the foster care system, and the emotional challenges she...
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Embracing Open Adoption: The Reimold's Story
In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, host Brady Murray speaks with Jenny Reimold, a mother of seven and advocate for adoption and foster care. Jenny shares her unique journey of adopting her youngest son, Asher, and the profound impact it has had on her family. The conversation delves...
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The Power of Brave Love in Adoption with Mandy Breitenstein
In this episode, Brady Murray interviews Mandy Breitenstein, a passionate advocate for adoption and special needs education. Mandy shares her personal journey of adopting a child with Down syndrome from Armenia and her efforts to create an inclusive school for children of all abilities. The...
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Cooper is Super: A Book for Every Child
In this episode, Brady Murray shares the inspiring journey of creating a children's book about his son Cooper, who has Down syndrome. The conversation highlights the profound impact Cooper has had on their family and community, leading to the idea of writing a book titled 'Cooper is Super and So...
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The Impact of the Armenia Experience: Part 2
In this podcast episode, Brady Murray shares his transformative experiences during a recent trip to Armenia, where he and his team organized an event to celebrate individuals with disabilities and promote adoption. He discusses the challenges and miracles encountered while planning the event, the...
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Incredible Miracles in Armenia: Part 1
Journey of Miracles: Promoting Down Syndrome Awareness in Armenia On this episode, we broadcast live from Armenia and share our mission to promote Down Syndrome awareness through a week-long series of events. Join us as we introduce special guests like Sofia Sanchez, a 15-year-old advocate, and...
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When God Changes Your Heart with Adoption: James and Kaylee's Story
Kaylee and James Wilson share their adoption journey and the impact it has had on their lives. They discuss their initial resistance to adoption, the moment they felt called to adopt, and their experiences in Ghana. They emphasize the importance of surrendering to God's will and trusting Him...
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Honoring Birth Parents: Challenging Societal Judgments with Becky Fawcett
Becky Fawcett shares her adoption journey and the inspiration behind HelpUsAdopt.org, a national adoption grant program. She discusses the challenges of infertility and the decision to pursue adoption. Becky emphasizes the importance of open adoptions and the need to eliminate discrimination in…
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PART 2: Advocating for Adoption and Disabilities with Steve & Jo Walker
In part two of the episode, the Walker family continues their story of adopting their daughter Shani from India. They faced challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic delaying their travel plans and had to navigate the approval process. When they finally arrived in India, they had a difficult reunion...
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PART 1: The Power of Community in the Adoption Process with Steve & Jo Walker
Steve and Joe Walker share their adoption journey and how they felt called to adopt. They met in college and got married, and their journey took them from Virginia to Colorado to South Carolina. They initially had reservations about adoption, but through prayer and signs from God, they decided to...
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A New Chapter for Brynlee
A Tribute to Brynlee: From Home to College and Mission In this heartfelt episode of the 'See the Miracle' podcast, we celebrate a significant milestone in our daughter Brynlee's starting college at Utah State University, ahead of her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We...
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A Journey of Hope: Nick and Crystal's Adoption Story
In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady and Andrea Murray introduce Crystal and Nick Kupper, a retired Air Force family who adopted a daughter with special needs from Armenia. The Kupper's share their journey through adoption, their strong faith, and Nick's current endeavor to...
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The Role of Faith in Adoption with Special Guest: Bonnie Hilton
Bonnie Hilton, a licensed clinical social worker and advocate for adoption, shares her personal adoption journey and the importance of family and faith in the adoption process. She emphasizes the need for flexible expectations and patience when bonding with adopted children. Bonnie also discusses...
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Adopting Ami: A Down syndrome Journey with Megan Zars
Adoption Advocate Megan Zars on Embracing the Journey of Adopting a Child with Down syndrome In this episode of the 'See the Miracle' podcast, we welcome Megan Zars, a wife, mom, advocate for adoption and Down syndrome, and nonprofit marketer. Megan shares her heartfelt journey of growing up in a...
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Adoption Amidst Covid: Angelina's Story
Embracing the Call: Adoption, Faith, and Overcoming Challenges with special guest, Angelina Howard In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady Murray and Andrea Murray welcome special guest Angelina Howard, an adoption advocate and mother of five. Angelina shares her profound...
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3 Adoptions in 45 Days: Meet the Wood Crew
In this episode of the See the Miracle podcast, hosts Brady Murray and Andrea Murray welcome Brian and Kristen Wood, known as the Wood Crew, to share their extraordinary adoption story. Married for 16 years and parents to six children, the Woods have adopted three children from different…
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The Race to Find Leon's Family
On this episode, we chat about our experiences participating in the St. George Ironman and advocating for an orphan named Leon. We reflect on our training, race day challenges, and the importance of motivation and support from this amazing community. We share how having a cause greater than...
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Cooper's Wild Ride
On this episode we talk about the humorous yet terrifying incident involving Cooper, our child with Down syndrome, who went joyriding on an electric scooter through traffic. We recount the event with a mix of concern and laughter, highlighting the importance of our guardian angels. We also chat...
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Why Did We Adopt?
Adoption is difficult and sometimes we can feel stuck. In this week's episode, we talk about how important it is to remember the WHY behind adoption. Find Out More: RodsHeroes.org
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Cooper's Health Scare & Calming A War
So many things have happened this past week. You could say the Murray household has been a little crazy. We had a scary health scare with Cooper, and blending the family has had a few road bumps but what a beautiful journey it has been thus far. Find Out More: RodsHeroes.org
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Building A Life With A Special Ability w/ Tate Castleton
As a Merry Christmas gift, here is a bonus episode! In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tate Castleton. Tate has grown up with a physical disability, but he hasn't let that slow him down. Join us as he shares his incredible journey in a vulnerable, humble, and inspiring way. Find Out...
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Choosing Your Battles
So often you need to choose your battles and commit to not getting offended. This week has been an exercise in that fact. We also reflected on why we do this podcast. Find Out More: RodsHeroes.org
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After 4 Years, We Finally Met Our Girls Birth Mom
A huge part of adoption is working with your children's biological parents when appropriate. In this episode, we share about this tender and inspiring moment when we finally were able to meet Jessica. Find out more: RodsHeroes.org
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The Mets and Fox & Friends
New York City, truly the city where dreams are realized. Citi Field and the Mets was a great success and to top it off, Coop made his national TV debut by throwing out a first on live national TV. He also made a new friend with an international celebrity who showed a special interest in Coop's...
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A Sincere Question and a Sincere Answer
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Surprises in Armenia
Our final days in Armenia were filled with a couple of heartwarming experiences and one terrifying experience. All of this and more on this week's episode. https://rods.org/
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Hidden Light, Our Visit to an Armenian Special Needs Orphanage
All over the world when special needs children reach a certain age they are sent off to a facility. In this episode, we share our experience touring such a facility in Armenia. This facility was a wonder to behold, but it still left us feeling for the children locked away behind its walls....
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Success! Down syndrome Adoption In Armenia
Brady and Andrea just got back from a monumental visit to Armenia. In the history of RODS Heroes, we've never had a door open for Down syndrome adoption like this one! https://rods.org/
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Pushing Through Adversity
Many times when we are working towards something good adversity can creep in. In this vulnerable episode, we talk about our experiences working through the challenges that come with positive actions in our lives. YouTube Video Mentioned: https://youtu.be/wvJAgrUBF4w https://rods.org/
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A Summer Of Miracles Through The Hosting Program
Our first RODS Heroes hosting program was full of experiences, community, and miracles. Join us as we reflect on this year's program and share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. https://rods.org/
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Brady Comes Out Of Baseball Retirement
Baseball has been an integral part of our families heritage. But It's much more than a game for us. It's a connection to people and cherished relationships. In this episode, we share about our experience recently when the Smithfield Blue Sox invited us back for a very special night....
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The Red Sox Pitch, Boy's & Girl's Camps, Another Adoption Update
In this episode, we chronicle another MLB first pitch from our son and RODS Hero, Cooper. We also share our experiences helping with Boy's and Girl's Camps. Closing out the episode with another adoption update. https://rods.org/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you ever considered adopting? We know firsthand the fears, concerns, and the amazing miracles experienced when families answer the call to adopt.Join us on this journey as we share the ever-exciting adventures of raising 11 children, two of which have Down syndrome.
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Brady and Andrea Murray
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Have you ever considered adopting? We know firsthand the fears, concerns, and the amazing miracles experienced when families answer the call to adopt.Join us on this journey as we share the ever-exciting adventures of raising 11 children, two of which have Down syndrome.
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